Fools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold.

When everyone covets something, they are easily annoyed by it.

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

You should aim to be independent of any one vote, of any one fashion, of any one century.

The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.

It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.